ROCVETs Provides Free Musical Education for Veterans
Meet the instructors bringing music and community to veterans in Rochester.
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Eastman to Compete in Jazz at Lincoln Center’s 2026 National Collegiate Jazz Championship
This two-day invitational competition (Jan. 17-18, 2026) celebrates the excellence and achievements of the next generation of jazz musicians.
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Eastman School of Music Alumni & Faculty Receive Nominations in the 68th GRAMMY Awards
Congratulations to all members of the Eastman community who have been nominated in the 68th GRAMMY Awards.
DetailsMusicology and Music Theory Presentations, November 2025
Members of the Musicology and Music Theory Departments presented at the joint annual meeting of the American Musicological Society and the Society for Music Theory in Minneapolis, MN, November 6-9, 2025. Representatives and papers from the Musicology Department: Professor Michael Alan Anderson: “Symbolism and Intermediality in Early Music: New Work Inspired by the Research…
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University of Rochester Announces Inaugural Lam Professor of Music and Medicine
The University of Rochester is pleased to announce Dr. David M. Greenberg as the inaugural Evans Lam Professor of Music and Medicine, set to begin in March 2026.
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Jazz Department Welcomes New Faculty Members
This fall, the Jazz Studies & Contemporary Media department welcomed two new faculty members whose careers span Grammy nominations, international tours, and deep roots in jazz education.
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A Touch of Humanity: Composer and Educator Adrian Gordon Brings Connection to the Forefront
Adrian Gordon leads a collaboration that links Eastman, local teachers, and the next generation of musicians.
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James Julian ’25E (MM)
Congratulations to James Julian ’25E (MM) for accepting a Principal Clarinet position with the Opera Australia Orchestra where he will be performing at the Sydney Opera House. His one-year appointment begins this December. James earned a Master of Music degree in Clarinet Performance from Eastman, studying with Professor Michael Wayne.
Eastman Launches a Fully Funded Opportunity for the Next Generation of Orchestral Leaders
Learn more about a unique, fully funded opportunity to study orchestral leadership with RPO Concertmaster Juliana Athayde.
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Alexander Little
OCTOBER 28, 2025 | Congratulations to DMA and Artists’ Certificate student Alexander Little for winning first place at the prestigious Albert Schweitzer International Organ Competition in Saarbrucken, Germany earlier this month, taking home a grand prize award of 15,000 euros. APRIL 15, 2025 | Alexander won first place and the “audience prize” at this year’s…
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